Podcasts about thetimeline

Want to keep Holmes? Want to keep Oubre? Want to know if we can still afford free agents after that? This is the episode for you. Sam is back! The guys re-live the Nuggets defensive performance and induct players into #TheTimeline

On today’s episode, we take a break from the tireless internet debate over Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic to interpret comments from Ryan McDonough about how the team might attack the 2018 draft. With picks at 1, 16, 31 and 59, the Suns have an opportunity to move up, take multiple versatile rookies, or stash players overseas. In Chicago this week, the team’s decision-makers are gathering intel that will help them make draft decisions that could define #TheTimeline. We discuss a great article by azcentral’s Scott Bordow with many quotes from McDonough about the team’s current plan. We also break down some of the most interesting pieces of news from the combine, including Melvin Frazier’s rise and Trae Young’s fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we take a break from the tireless internet debate over Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic to interpret comments from Ryan McDonough about how the team might attack the 2018 draft.With picks at 1, 16, 31 and 59, the Suns have an opportunity to move up, take multiple versatile rookies, or stash players overseas. In Chicago this week, the team's decision-makers are gathering intel that will help them make draft decisions that could define #TheTimeline.We discuss a great article by azcentral's Scott Bordow with many quotes from McDonough about the team's current plan.We also break down some of the most interesting pieces of news from the combine, including Melvin Frazier's rise and Trae Young's fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we gave our instant reactions to 46-year-old Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov being announced as the next head coach of the Suns.Kokoskov will be the first NBA head coach to be born and raised outside North America, and brings a pedigree as an assistant in the league as well as a championship head coach overseas. It seems like there will be an instant culture change in Phoenix. On the court, Kokoskov is known for pushing the tempo, creating open shots for everyone on the offense, and pushing players to develop into new roles. How does that bode for Devin Booker, Josh Jackson and the rest of #TheTimeline?Finally, we answered a few mailbag questions on Twitter about how the hire changes things from a personnel perspective in the draft and free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, we broke down the performances of the final three members of the #TheTimeline left standing over an injury-riddled last 16 games of the season.  Josh Jackson, Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss were given plenty of opportunity as the season wound down without Devin Booker or T.J. Warren in the lineup. Jackson upped his usage big time, while Chriss regained his early-season form and Bender shouldered the heaviest minutes total on the team. How did each player grade out? Finally, a quick look at some of the supporting cast who got extra playing time over the final month and a half. Shaquille Harrison, Danuel House Jr., and Alec Peters each showed they deserve a chance at a roster spot this September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we broke down the performances of the final three members of the #TheTimeline left standing over an injury-riddled last 16 games of the season. Josh Jackson, Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss were given plenty of opportunity as the season wound down without Devin Booker or T.J. Warren in the lineup. Jackson upped his usage big time, while Chriss regained his early-season form and Bender shouldered the heaviest minutes total on the team.How did each player grade out?Finally, a quick look at some of the supporting cast who got extra playing time over the final month and a half. Shaquille Harrison, Danuel House Jr., and Alec Peters each showed they deserve a chance at a roster spot this September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we dove deep on the key players in #TheTimeline, stock report style, as we have throughout the season. The last quarter encompasses 24 games, in which the Suns went 3-21. However, many of the young players made legitimate progress despite not winning many games at all. Devin Booker has turned into one of the more consistent and efficient scorers in the NBA during his age-21 season.Elfrid Payton has changed the rhythm of this team completely since joining at the trade deadline. Since his arrival, the Suns' pace is nearly three possessions higher per game. Josh Jackson slowed way down in January and February, and he has become an effective two-way player thanks to a ton of in-season improvement.T.J. Warren returned to his inconsistent ways, thanks in some part to injury and a change of role. How do we feel about his extension going forward?Dragan Bender is on his way to becoming an elite two-way role player. Is that a ceiling we can accept for the former No. 4 overall pick?Finally, we looked at the coaching situation heading into the offseason. With March Madness coming up and Luka Doncic lingering at the top of the draft, where should the Suns' coach come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, we dove deep on the key players in #TheTimeline, stock report style, as we have throughout the season.  The last quarter encompasses 24 games, in which the Suns went 3-21. However, many of the young players made legitimate progress despite not winning many games at all.  Devin Booker has turned into one of the more consistent and efficient scorers in the NBA during his age-21 season. Elfrid Payton has changed the rhythm of this team completely since joining at the trade deadline. Since his arrival, the Suns’ pace is nearly three possessions higher per game.  Josh Jackson slowed way down in January and February, and he has become an effective two-way player thanks to a ton of in-season improvement. T.J. Warren returned to his inconsistent ways, thanks in some part to injury and a change of role. How do we feel about his extension going forward? Dragan Bender is on his way to becoming an elite two-way role player. Is that a ceiling we can accept for the former No. 4 overall pick? Finally, we looked at the coaching situation heading into the offseason. With March Madness coming up and Luka Doncic lingering at the top of the draft, where should the Suns’ coach come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon spent the first half talking about Phoenix's loss in Houston.We touched on not only Devin Booker's first career 30 point, 10 assist game but covered it from all angles related to the main core pieces of #TheTimeline.Over the second portion of this podcast, we discussed Scott Bordow's exclusive interview with Suns general manager Ryan McDonough. With the emergences of Booker and T.J. Warren, McDonough believes it's time to be more aggressive this summer compared to previous seasons.The co-hosts chatted on a multitude of topics, including how Warren and Josh Jackson will fit long-term alongside how Phoenix can shed contracts for cap space. Keep an eye on Tyson Chandler, Jared Dudley, and Troy Daniels over the next few weeks if they want to exceed over $45 million in room this summer.How should the Suns not only attack this year's trade deadline but the summer and moving forward?It's safe to say we are finally approaching McDonough's all-in move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon spent the first half talking about Phoenix’s loss in Houston. We touched on not only Devin Booker’s first career 30 point, 10 assist game but covered it from all angles related to the main core pieces of #TheTimeline. Over the second portion of this podcast, we discussed Scott Bordow’s exclusive interview with Suns general manager Ryan McDonough. With the emergences of Booker and T.J. Warren, McDonough believes it’s time to be more aggressive this summer compared to previous seasons. The co-hosts chatted on a multitude of topics, including how Warren and Josh Jackson will fit long-term alongside how Phoenix can shed contracts for cap space. Keep an eye on Tyson Chandler, Jared Dudley, and Troy Daniels over the next few weeks if they want to exceed over $45 million in room this summer. How should the Suns not only attack this year’s trade deadline but the summer and moving forward? It’s safe to say we are finally approaching McDonough’s all-in move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns' best win of the season, 114-100, over Oklahoma City. In the process, we saw #TheTimeline blossom with career-best performances from Josh Jackson and Dragan Bender. We dived into both of their performances, alongside Devin Booker, TJ Warren, Tyler Ulis, and the short time Marquese Chriss was out there as well. Speaking of Bender and Jackson, could these two as plus-passers for their positions really open it up for Booker in the season's second half if it continues to gel? Seemingly Jackson, Chriss, and Bender are all putting it together simultaneously, which is a great sign for the future. We also debated how important the summer of 2018 is for Phoenix. If the Suns finish with 30-33 wins, do they become more attractive to the top tier of the free agent class? Both of us agreed, though, that trading up in the draft could be in the cards with how general manager Ryan McDonough has laid out his assets moving forward. How does the Locked On Suns crew see the season's second half going for the Suns now after this past week? Will it sustain? What do you think, listeners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns' best win of the season, 114-100, over Oklahoma City. In the process, we saw #TheTimeline blossom with career-best performances from Josh Jackson and Dragan Bender.We dived into both of their performances, alongside Devin Booker, TJ Warren, Tyler Ulis, and the short time Marquese Chriss was out there as well.Speaking of Bender and Jackson, could these two as plus-passers for their positions really open it up for Booker in the season's second half if it continues to gel? Seemingly Jackson, Chriss, and Bender are all putting it together simultaneously, which is a great sign for the future.We also debated how important the summer of 2018 is for Phoenix. If the Suns finish with 30-33 wins, do they become more attractive to the top tier of the free agent class? Both of us agreed, though, that trading up in the draft could be in the cards with how general manager Ryan McDonough has laid out his assets moving forward.How does the Locked On Suns crew see the season's second half going for the Suns now after this past week? Will it sustain?What do you think, listeners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns' 103-89 loss in San Antonio. Without T.J. Warren (illness), Phoenix relied upon Devin Booker to carry even more of a heavier workload, which included backup point guard duties with Isaiah Canaan also out.From the Spurs matchup, we touched on Josh Jackson, Marquese Chriss, Dragan Bender, Tyler Ulis and Booker's performances.Also, we discussed Kevin O'Connor's great article on Booker over at The Ringer. Diving deeper into his points, is building the roster around the 21-year-old much like Houston did with James Harden the way to go?One interesting stat to follow, Booker now is third (fourth if you still somehow consider Harden an SG) in games where he dishes out 5 or more assists. He has done so 16 times in 31 contests, which puts him on a playmaking-type trajectory many never expected this early. Only DeMar DeRozan (21) and Jimmy Butler (19) have done it more, albeit in more opportunities.This is a must-listen if you want our last thoughts on #TheTimeline before our halfway stock reports, which take place this weekend.What's your grades for the young Suns core parts at the halfway mark, and would you go the Harden path with Booker if you are general manager Ryan McDonough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns’ 103-89 loss in San Antonio. Without T.J. Warren (illness), Phoenix relied upon Devin Booker to carry even more of a heavier workload, which included backup point guard duties with Isaiah Canaan also out. From the Spurs matchup, we touched on Josh Jackson, Marquese Chriss, Dragan Bender, Tyler Ulis and Booker’s performances. Also, we discussed Kevin O’Connor’s great article on Booker over at The Ringer. Diving deeper into his points, is building the roster around the 21-year-old much like Houston did with James Harden the way to go? One interesting stat to follow, Booker now is third (fourth if you still somehow consider Harden an SG) in games where he dishes out 5 or more assists. He has done so 16 times in 31 contests, which puts him on a playmaking-type trajectory many never expected this early. Only DeMar DeRozan (21) and Jimmy Butler (19) have done it more, albeit in more opportunities. This is a must-listen if you want our last thoughts on #TheTimeline before our halfway stock reports, which take place this weekend. What’s your grades for the young Suns core parts at the halfway mark, and would you go the Harden path with Booker if you are general manager Ryan McDonough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon discuss their observations on the core five of the Suns (Booker, Warren, Jackson, Bender, Chriss) plus Jay Triano.Who grades out the best so far?Also, we look at the end of what long-term coaching profile fits this roster best.This is a longer episode, about an hour, as we went rather in-depth. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon discuss their observations on the core five of the Suns (Booker, Warren, Jackson, Bender, Chriss) plus Jay Triano. Who grades out the best so far? Also, we look at the end of what long-term coaching profile fits this roster best. This is a longer episode, about an hour, as we went rather in-depth. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Suns have traded 'star' point guard Eric Bledsoe to the Bucks. Did the Suns get fleeced? Can Eric Bledsoe make the Bucks a 'contending' team out East? How will the rotations be impacted for the Bucks? Will the Suns keep Greg Monroe as part of #TheTimeline?Alex Juneau (@Junesfoshiz) of Cream City Central joins the pod with Justin Cousart and Tim Tompkins to discuss. @DriveAndDishNBAwww.DriveAndDishPodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back for their second episode of pre-season questions:  1. Which Superstar is under the most pressure to make it work with his new teammates: Westbrook Or Harden? 2. What defines a ‘successful’ season for #TheTimeline in PHX? 3. Which non-playoff team from the 2016-2017 season is most likely to make it in this year: Nuggets, Pelicans or Timberwolves? 4. Whats the likely ceiling for this Jazz given their playoff run last season 5. Does the hope of a non-warriors repeat rest completely on one of their (several) star players getting hurt in the playoffs? 6. Which Player will have the better season, Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown or Brandon Ingram? 7. What are your Thoughts on Blake Griffin? Will his numbers drop without CP3? 8. Which team is Portland? Was the team we saw after the Nurkic trade for real? 9. Who Wins ROY? 10. How are we feeling about the Grizzlies?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Suns are finally taking it slow and steady, much to their fans delight. It's birthed a new hashtag rally cry: #TheTimeline. But what is #TheTimeline and will a trade for Kyrie Irving potentially disrupt it? It's our Suns preview with Dave King (@DaveKingNBA) and Evan Sidery (@esidery) from SB Nation's Suns blog Bright Side of the Sun. Among the topics discussed:Where did #TheTimeline come from? Who are the core pieces of #TheTimeline?Why most Suns fans are down on the idea of trading for Kyrie Irving right now. (If you're a Suns fan tired of beating this topic into the ground, skip ahead to the 23-minute mark).What kind of coach is Earl Watson and why are so many missing the mark with him?Let's say you have to choose between Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss. Who do you take? Who are most Suns fans taking?What kind of season does Devin Booker need to put together to show he's taking the next step?Is Eric Bledsoe long for Phoenix? Why is he always on the block? Then, we have some fun with the following topics:Do/Marry/Kill: 1992-93 team, 2004-05 team, 2009-10 team?You can change one of the following four moments in recent Suns history: Joe Johnson's face injury in 2005, Robert Horry hip-checking Steve Nash in 2007, Tim Duncan hitting a game-winning 3 in 2008, or Metta World Peace's miracle tip-in in 2010. Which is it and why? And does Amar'e Stoudemire's knee surgery trump all of those?The Suns have asked you to pick this year's jersey sponsor. Who is it and why?Who is on your all-time Suns banana boat? (This led to Evan's odd fascination with reuniting Bledsoe, Goran Dragic, and Isaiah Thomas). Plus, predictions, best/worst case, and more. This is the third of Limited Upside's 30 team previews leading up to next season. We're bringing together representatives from all 30 SB Nation team sites and other team-specific experts from the SB Nation/Limited Upside community to gauge the temperature of the fanbase heading into the season. PREVIOUSLY: Lakers NEXT UP: 76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices